I hadn't heard the story before, but a few years ago I was at a birthday party for a mutual friend at Wesley's house when he lived in Burbank. The subject came up and he was pretty detailed with the info and names, etc. So I always gave him the benefit of the doubt. What I am not sure of is the timing. Did this happen when DC was trying to renegotiate his contract in Season 1 or did this take place as DC was leaving after Season 4 -- (only to have the ratings take a nosedive and the series was canceled anyway). I suppose it's easy enough to find out. . . .

Hmmm....those are good points...it makes sense that DC could have left after season 1, but it was the contract issue at that point. As for being replaced after season 4, the show was on its way out anyway. Maybe they approached WE after season 1 just in case DC wanted out? I'm glad he stayed!